NBA Trade Rumors: Predicting Seven Deadline Day Landing Spots

Feb 13, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) reacts in the third quarter against Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center. Grizzles win 112-103. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 13, 2017; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets center Brook Lopez (11) reacts in the third quarter against Memphis Grizzlies at Barclays Center. Grizzles win 112-103. Mandatory Credit: Nicole Sweet-USA TODAY Sports /
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Feb 16, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) drives on Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 104-103. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports
Feb 16, 2017; Chicago, IL, USA; Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) drives on Boston Celtics forward Jae Crowder (99) during the second half at the United Center. Chicago won 104-103. Mandatory Credit: Dennis Wierzbicki-USA TODAY Sports /

Jimmy Butler, Chicago Bulls

This move all depends on Danny Ainge and the Boston Celtics. If Ainge is really ready to make his splash, now is the time to do it. However, if he’s not willing to part ways with some, if not most, of his biggest assets, this deal will not go down.

I have a hard time believing that the Bulls would decline a “Godfather” offer from the Celtics, which would likely include this year’s projected No. 1 pick.

My gut tells me that Butler will finish the season in a Bulls jersey. Though, this could change at the NBA Draft this summer. In fact, I almost expect it to.

Prediction: Jimmy Butler stays with Chicago…for now